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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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